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History of early bicycles

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

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6 Cities That DITCHED On-Street Parking (and Never Looked Back)

  Picture this: a city where the streets are alive with the bustling energy of people, not the stagnant clutter of parked cars. Where sustainable transport is the norm, and private automobiles have taken a back seat while cyclists and pedestrians sit up front. This isn’t part of a far-fetched utopia, but is a reality occurring all over the world today. In this video, we’re giving you our top pick of the 6 cities that have dared to break free from the chains of on-street parking. We’ll see some inspiring transformations, as well as the incredible benefits that come from them, and find out what it’s really like to live in a place that puts people before cars. What’s the…

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7 Reasons It’s NEVER Too Late to Start Cycling

  Imagine cruising down the streets on your bicycle, the wind in your hair, and a smile on your face. For those who already know the joys of cycling, this isn’t some far-fetched dream reserved for the young, fit, or athletic, but it is one of the bonuses of enjoying life on two wheels. In this article, we’ll demonstrate that cycling has no age limits and that some extraordinary benefits are associated with cycling, which becomes even more apparent as you age. So, let’s throw aside any preconceived notions about cycling and cyclists, broaden our minds, and seriously consider two wheels. If you think it’s too late to start cycling and seeing the benefits, we promise you’ll feel differently by…

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